Letting Go: A Guide to Releasing What No Longer Serves You

Have you ever noticed how heavy it feels when you’re holding on to something that no longer belongs to you? Maybe it’s an old hurt, a story you keep replaying, or even the belief that you have to be perfect before you’re enough.

I think we’ve all been there. I know I have.

The truth is—letting go isn’t about pretending it never happened. It’s about choosing not to let it carry so much weight in your life anymore. It’s about giving yourself permission to set it down and breathe again.

Why Letting Go Matters

When we hold on too tightly—to judgment, guilt, resentment, or fear—it’s like carrying around a backpack full of stones. Healing and letting go is what allows us to lighten that load.

It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it. And the beautiful thing? Letting go doesn’t have to happen all at once. It happens little by little, with compassion.

A Gentle Way to Begin

Sometimes letting go looks like taking a single deep breath. Sometimes it’s writing down a thought and choosing not to carry it anymore. Each small release creates space for peace, joy, and presence.

✨ Journaling Prompt for You:What is one thought, memory, or belief I am ready to release? How might my life feel lighter without it?

You don’t have to do this work alone. If your heart feels heavy and you’re ready for a little support, I’d love to walk alongside you.

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With love and light, Lesley 💜